Showtime Championship Boxing: Santa Cruz vs Frampton!

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There’s nothing quite like sitting in a raucous arena watching a pair of strong, skilled fighters. Your chance to see world-class boxing up close is coming July 30 when Leo Santa Cruz goes toe to toe with Carl Frampton at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets start at $55. Use the Showtime Championship Boxing Tickets and Guide and be a part of this thrilling action.

Santa Cruz currently holds the WBA Super Featherweight title. He previously held the IBF Bantamweight title and the WBA Super Bantamweight title. Undefeated in 33 fights, Santa Cruz has one draw to his credit and has won by knockout 18 times. The 27-year-old native of Mexico last fought Kiko Martinez Feb. 27, 2016, winning by TKO in the fifth round.

Former Bantamweight title holder Frampton is from Northern Ireland. The 29-year-old is undefeated in 22 bouts, winning 14 of them by knockout. Standing 5 feet 5 inches, Frampton last fought on the same day as Santa Cruz’s last fight, with Frampton winning his bout over Britain’s Scott Quigg in a Unanimous Decision after 12 rounds.

Frampton had been the WBA Super Bantamweight champion but had that distinction removed in March 2016. In 2007, Frampton took the Silver Medal in the EU Championships. In March 2013, Frampton defeated the European champion Martinez by a ninth round TKO. The two fought a year and a half later in September 2014. Frampton again prevailed, this time by a 12th round Unanimous Decision.

Including amateur fights, Frampton has only last eight times with more than 100 victories.

The Santa Cruz–Frampton fight will be for the Super Featherweight title. In what is sure to be a hotly contested bout, these two fighters promise to deliver intense action. Get your tickets to this championship bout today.